Exercise Interventions Conducted Among Individuals with Co-occurring HIV and Unhealthy Substance Use: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Unhealthy substance use and physical inactivity are prevalent co-occurring risk factors for morbidity and mortality among people with HIV (PWH). Evidence-based exercise interventions targeting both risk factors are limited. We conducted a literature search across seven databases for relevant articles published through 05/07/24. Studies qualified if they involved: (a) PWH ≥ 18 years old who engage in unhealthy substance use; (b) randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or quasi-experimental designs; and (c) an exercise intervention. Two researchers independently completed the Cochrane Data Collection Form and Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool. PROSPERO registry: CRD42023473582. Out of 6916 potentially qualifying studies, 46 underwent full-text review, and 7 studies qualified (6 pil

SUBMITTER: Mistler CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12353901 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature